Antigua & Barbuda Gov’t signs MOU with University of Southern Caribbean
From Antigua Observer Antigua & Barbuda has been told that it could be the envy of the Caribbean after being the first to implement a degree programme in special education for teachers. On Friday, the Ministry of Education signed a…
Caribbean Artist Julien Believe Enlists Ricardo Drue, Beenie Man and Fadda Fox for “Party Ambassadors” Video
The party is never done with Bahamian artist Julien Believe in his brand new “Party Ambassadors” music video. Ricardo Drue, Beenie Man and Fadda Fox crash the scene for a star studded fete. Julien Thompson, better known by his stage…
News organizations sue FBI to find out who & how much It paid to unlock t
By Chris Morran In the months following the tragic Dec. 2, 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino, the FBI and Apple engaged in a heated legal (and publicity) battle over whether or not the tech giant could be compelled to…
Bitcoin Exchange, Caricoin, trying to enter Jamaica – discussions with BOJ under way
By McPherse Thompson From Jamaica Gleaner A new player is trying to set up a bitcoin exchange in Jamaica as the first-known operator in the virtual currency space locally, but it needs the approval of the Bank of Jamaica. The central…
ILO Director and Decent Work Team for the Caribbean participate in CARICOM tripartite consultations on Social Protection, Social Dialogue and Formalization in Guyana
PORT OF SPAIN (ILO News) – The Director, Claudia Coenjaerts, and several members of the International Labour Organization’s Office for the Caribbean will be in Georgetown, Guyana, from 19 to 23 September to support the advancement of the Decent Work…
Venezuela opposition marches against President Maduro
By The Associated Press By Caribbean Business CARACAS, Venezuela — Police in riot gear on Friday blocked protesters from rallying in downtown Caracas outside election officials’ headquarters to demand a recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro. Hundreds of thousands of opposition…
Why mosquitoes that spread Zika and malaria love people so much more than other animals
By Kevin Loria From Business Insider The deadliest animal on Earth would cause a lot less trouble if it preferred to feed on the blood of cattle instead of the blood of humans. Many of the approximately 3,500 mosquito species…
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Amazon Echo will bring artificial intelligence into our lives much sooner than expected
By Mark Skilton, The Conversation From Business Insider What’s all the fuss about the voice-activated home speaker that Amazon is due to release in the UK and Germany in late September? This gadget has been available in the US for over…
Former USA gymnastics doctor faces more abuse allegations
By Tracy Connor and Kristen Powers From NBC More women have lodged abuse allegations against the former doctor for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team since molestation claims first surfaced earlier this week, officials said Friday. “We have taken multiple additional…
Doctor proposes Key Haven nasal swabs if GM mosquitoes released
BY KATIE ATKINS From FLKEWSNEWS The motto of many Key Haven residents when it comes to the possible release of genetically modified mosquitoes in the Lower Keys neighborhood is “no consent,” meaning they don’t consent to a release. A Key…
